Justice in Aging

National organization that uses the power of law to fight senior poverty by securing access to affordable health care, economic security, and the courts. Offices in Washington, DC, Los Angeles and Oakland.Organization Website

Justice in Aging provides the opportunity to live with dignity, regardless of financial circumstances—free from the worry, harm, and injustice caused by lack of health care, food, or a safe place to sleep. By using the power of law to strengthen the social safety net and remove the barriers low-income seniors face in trying to access the services they need, Justice in Aging works to ensure the future we all envision for our loved ones and ourselves.

Justice in Aging, formerly known as the National Senior Citizen Law Center, engages in three main arenas to protect the rights of poor seniors and strengthen the programs they rely on: Administrative Advocacy, providing expertise and resources to direct service advocates, and litigation.

Justice in Aging

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Justice in Aging
June 15, 2016
For this year’s pride month, Justice in Aging has something to add to the celebrations. Hundreds of low-income married LGBTQ individuals who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will no longer have to worry about the Social Security Administration (SSA) going after them for thousands of dollars they shouldn’t owe and can’t afford to pay. Read more.

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Justice in Aging
June 15, 2016
For this year’s pride month, Justice in Aging has something to add to the celebrations. Hundreds of low-income married LGBTQ individuals who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will no longer have to worry about the Social Security Administration (SSA) going after them for thousands of dollars they shouldn’t owe and can’t afford to pay. Read more.News Story

Chris JohnsonWashington Blade
August 8, 2015
A federal judge threw out a class-action lawsuit for same-sex couples forced to repay Social Security benefits after DOMA was overturned by the Supreme Court.News Story

Chris JohnsonWashington Blade
March 10, 2015
Justice in Aging sues the Social Security Administration against their demand of repayment of miscalculated benefits for newly married same-sex individuals.

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Jun 26, 2017
This one hour presentation will cover the basics of improper billing for older adults in California, review the relevant legal authorities, and give practical tips on what to do when a client is fighting an improper bill.
MCLE: 1 hour
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